Semnopithecus

English Name: 
Hanuman Langur
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<div class="tree_txt_unlinked"><p>Semnopithecus,
the Hanuman or sacred langur, is found from Sri Lanka to Nepal, in a
variety of habitats from tropical rain forest to deserts and cities.
Until recently, all the Hanuman langurs were considered one species, <em>S. entellus</em>; but now, seven species are recognized including <em>S. ajax</em>, <em>S. dussumieri</em>, <em>S. entellus</em>, <em>S. hector</em>, <em>S. hypoleucos</em>, <em>S. priam</em>, and <em>S. schistaceus</em>.
These species show considerable diversity in body size and morphology.
In general, they are long-limbed, have long tails, short thumbs and
long feet.</p>
<p><strong>Citations</strong>: Fleagle 1999, and Groves 2005</p>
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